2011: a clean slate.

So it's the last day of 2010. It's amazing how much can happen in a year. I won't get into details but it's been a tough year to say the least. I've learned to grow from everything that I've experienced in life. Not to hold grudges. The Bible says "Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you" [Ephesians 4:31-32]. So, I'm trying my best to live like that. I'll admit -I'm not perfect. I don't always listen to myself...but this year I'll try my best.

To me, 2011 is a clean slate. It's a clean slate for myself. A clean slate for my relationship with others - friends, family, acquaintances... everyone. This year is going to be a happier, healthier, and better year for me. Cheers to that.

I'm posting some of my resolutions here on purpose... I want people to keep me accountable for them...

1. Be more motivated in school.

2. Travel more. Travel spontaneously. [I'm going to Chicago in March. Hawaii in June. Vegas in July...and that's just to start. I love traveling... so if you're reading this, and you feel the same way.. let me know!]

3. Be healthier. [I've been really slacking on working out, so it's something I want to make into my routine. I want to exercise at least 4 days a week. I love going hiking, so once again, if you're reading this and you like going hiking too... let me know.]

4. Learn to cook more. [I know how to cook, but not that much. My range is limited. I want to learn to cook healthier food. I want to learn master how to cook at least 1 Persian stew with rice.]

5. Be a stronger Christian.

So... I think that's it. It might only be 5 resolutions, but all of them will take a lot of effort. Some more than others... the most important ones specifically. Well, feel free to keep me accountable to these. Ask me to cook for you. Go workout with me. Take a trip with me. Study with me. Go to church with me. That's all I ask.

Cheers to a new year. Cheers to 2011.